Ridicule Causes Disappointment

Good Morning!

When you take life’s priorities seriously—your faith, your purpose, your growth—that is often when ridicule shows up the loudest. People may misunderstand your commitment. They may mock your discipline. They may belittle the very things God has called you to build. And if we’re honest, being ridiculed can be hurtful, humiliating, and deeply disappointing.

But disappointment is not the end of the story.

Jeremiah knew what it felt like to be mocked for obeying God. He faced rejection, insults, and pressure to stay silent. Yet he discovered something powerful: God’s presence outweighs people’s opinions. The Lord stood with him like a mighty warrior—stronger than every insult, louder than every critic, and more faithful than every friend who walked away.

Ridicule may shake your emotions, but it cannot shake your calling.

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:11 that insults and opposition are not signs of failure—they are signs of alignment. When you walk with God, you will sometimes stand out. And when you stand out, you may be talked about. But heaven calls you blessed, not broken.

So today, lift your head.

Do not let ridicule distract you.

Do not let disappointment derail you.

Do not let the noise of others drown out the voice of God.

Your obedience is seen.

Your faithfulness is noted.

Your endurance is producing something eternal.

Walk forward with confidence.

God is with you—and that is more than enough.